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Early voting off to record-breaking start Thursday amid concerns over economy, democracy

Published: 29 May. 2025, 17:08 Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, second to right, votes with young supporters at the Sinchon-dong Community Center in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, on May 29, the first day of advance voting for the …

LETTER: When crime strikes, democracy suffers

Eight people were killed in a mass shooting in Umlazi, KwaZulu-Natal, recently. Every day, South Africans are subjected to utter lawlessness. More than 60 people are murdered daily — there is no respect for human life. Human life is sacred. Whoever takes …

Will Mexico’s judicial elections hurt democracy or make the courts accountable?

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexicans will vote in the country’s first judicial elections Sunday. The fiercely debated question is whether electing judges will deepen democratic decay or purge courts of rampant corruption and impunity. The vote comes as power in …

Democracy Denied: Te Pāti Māori Slam Govt For Silencing Māori And Tangata Tiriti On The Regulatory Standards Bill

Today, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi slammed the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee’s refusal to extend the public submission period for the Regulatory Standards Bill, calling it a deliberate act to silence whānau, hapū, iwi, and community …

Youths will play leading role in restoring democracy, hopes Salahuddin

Youths will play leading role in restoring democracy, hopes Salahuddin BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed. File Photo DHAKA, May 28, 2025 (BSS) - BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed today expressed the hope that the youths would play …

The autocrat's playbook: How democracy dies and what we can do to stop it

Left to right: James Ball (The New European), Amie Ferris-Rotman (Global New Lines), Kiran Nazish (Coalition for Women in Journalism) Credit: Mark Hakansson / Marten Publishing The numbers are stark and troubling. Today, 71 per cent of the world's …

Notre Dame hosts National Convening on Social Media and Democracy

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - Imagine if the Super Bowl was played without referees. That’s the way some feel about how social media platforms are operating in this country. “If an algorithm was showing us ways that we could be involved in our community in a …

Will Mexico's judicial elections hurt democracy or make courts accountable?

Analysis-How a Gen Z gender divide is reshaping democracy

By Heejung Jung, Mark Bendeich and Thomas Escritt SEOUL/LONDON/BERLIN (Reuters) -South Korea's young women are expected to lead a broad political backlash against the main conservative party at presidential elections on June 3, punishing it for …

Empowered local govts key to democracy: minister

QUETTA: Balochistan Minister for Finance and Minerals Shoaib Nosherwani has said that strengthening the local government is the foundation of true democracy, and by devolving powers to the grassroots level, many public issues can be resolved at their …

How a Gen Z gender war is reshaping democracy

In South Korea and many other democracies, a political gender war is intensifying among Gen Z voters, with young men voting heavily for right-wing parties and young women leaning left – a departure from the days when both genders tended to vote mainly for …

Protect AR Rights works to defend rights to direct democracy

Organizations across Arkansas have formed a coalition to propose a ballot measure that protects voters’ rights to participate in direct democracy. The group is called Protect AR Rights. Gennie Diaz, executive director of For AR People, spoke with Ozarks at …

26 Years of Democracy by Iberiberism

By Olusegun Adeniyi On 30th May 2018, then Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha added a new word to the vocabulary of politics in Nigeria. Explaining the nature of the democracy being practiced in our country on a Channels Television programme, Okorocha …

Senegalese national political dialogue opens to strengthen democracy

DAKAR, May 28 (Xinhua) -- A national political dialogue opened Wednesday in Senegal with the main goal of bringing together all stakeholders in national life to engage in a collective reflection on necessary reforms to strengthen Senegalese democracy and …

Report: Louisiana’s democracy distorted by ‘prison gerrymandering’

(The Center Square) − A report from the Prison Policy Initiative says Louisiana’s political map gives unfair influence to residents in districts with large prison populations because of a Census Bureau policy the state continues to follow. Because the …

National conference at Notre Dame navigates social media's impact on democracy

SOUTH BEND, IN (WSBT) — A national conference at Notre Dame could change the future of social media as we know it! Leaders are gathering to discuss problems the social media world faces and are working to shape a road map for responsible social media use. …

Ramaphosa touts SA’s democracy as Starlink debate heats up

President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at the sustainable infrastructure symposium. (Image source: Presidency) South Africa’s licensing framework for low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites will follow democratic due process, says president Cyril …

Democracy, Tolerance, and G7’s position towards Eritrea

September 25, 2013 By Kirubeal Bekele   On Sunday September 22, 2013, the Ginbot 7 leadership had a very revealing and open discussion in Washington DC meeting like it has never had before. As you know, the issue of working with Eritrea has been a bone in …

Primer: Can dissenters aid shareholder democracy?

In Nifty 500 companies, even when a majority of public shareholders oppose a resolution, it’s not enough to stop it from being approved, a report by Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS), a proxy advisory firm, found. Mint explains this anomaly.

Republican Candidate Sharifah Hardie Calls for Economic Action, Not More Incarceration, in California Governor’s Race

Sharifah Hardie rejects GOP status quo, calls for jobs over jails and a bold economic plan to rebuild California from the ground up. COLTON, CA, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sharifah Hardie, a Republican candidate for …

New Webcast Covers Family Office Hiring Trends; Podcast with Pat Soldano Shares Key Family Biz Research Insights

Securing Talent, Family-owned Business Concerns Spotlighted in Two New Online Episodes Now Available WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Securing top talent for family office success and detailing the top tax and …

MENA: UAE’s Landmark Climate Law Takes Effect, Marking A Bold Leap Toward Regional Climate Leadership

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024 on the Reduction of Climate Change Effects officially comes into force on May 30, 2025, Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa (MENA …

EBC Financial Group：フランスとの100億ドルの協定と米国との協力強化によるベトナムの戦略的台頭

ベトナムとフランスの100億ドルの取引や米国との関係深化は目立つトピックである見出しではなく、アジアにおける貿易の流れと投資家心理の変化を示唆しています。 VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ベトナムは、多極化した世界市場で、地政学的・経済的な架け橋としての地位を急速に築き上げています。5月26日、フランスのエマニュエル・マクロン大統領のハノイ国賓訪問中、両国は航空、エネルギー、インフラ、医薬品分野において100 …

EBC Reports Vietnam’s Strategic Rise with $10B France Pact, Strengthened U.S. Ties

Vietnam’s $10B France deal and deepening U.S. ties aren’t just headlines—they signal a shift in trade flows and investor sentiment in Asia. VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a geopolitical and …

EBC Reports Vietnam’s Strategic Rise with $10B France Pact, Strengthened U.S. Ties

Vietnam’s $10B France deal and deepening U.S. ties aren’t just headlines—they signal a shift in trade flows and investor sentiment in Asia. VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a geopolitical and …

EBC Reports Vietnam’s Strategic Rise with $10B France Pact, Strengthened U.S. Ties

Vietnam’s $10B France deal and deepening U.S. ties aren’t just headlines—they signal a shift in trade flows and investor sentiment in Asia. VIETNAM, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vietnam is rapidly positioning itself as a geopolitical and …

Minister Julien Paluku Unveils Strategic the 4 Pillars of the Congo DRC Trade Policy

Minister Julien Paluku Unveils Strategic Trade Policy Focused on Diversification, Business Climate Reform, Export Promotion, and Economic Integration HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a bold and forward- …

CUPW Rally: Canada's Not For Sale; Neither Is Our Postal Service

SCARBOROUGH, Ontario, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHAT: Rally to keep the national postal service public PM Carney’s long-term plans for Canada Post are clearer than ever: privatize it and strip it for parts. But who will buy Canada’s postal service? …

Canadian Vaping Association Highlights Plans to Reduce Youth Vaping Rates on World Vape Day

Ottawa, ON, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On World Vape Day, the Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) celebrates the continued decline in youth vaping rates, as reported in Statistics Canada’s 2025 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth (published …

10th OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media South East Europe Media Conference concludes with call for co-ordinated ...

SARAJEVO, 30 May 2025 — The tenth South East Europe Media Conference (SEEMC), “Actioning Media Viability for Informed, Resilient Societies,” concluded today in Sarajevo. Hosted by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM) in collaboration with …

OSCE welcomes the announcement of the Serbian Orthodox Church’s return to the work of the Interreligious Council of BiH

SARAJEVO, 30 May 2025 - The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) warmly welcomes the announcement of the Serbian Orthodox Church’s return to the work of the Interreligious Council of BiH. We believe that dialogue among people and communities is …

Le Québec a les cartes en main pour réduire les impacts des écrans sur la santé des jeunes

MONTRÉAL, 30 mai 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Après plusieurs mois de travaux et de consultations, la Commission spéciale sur les impacts des écrans et des réseaux sociaux sur la santé et le développement des jeunes (CSESJ) a publié son rapport final …

Cappadonna of WuTang Premiers Docuseries 'Cappadonna's That's My Word!' Ep 1 & Ep 2

Cappadonna's documentary film series That's My Word! is being screened at UMD the day before WuTang performs in Baltimore City BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cappadonna's "That's My Word! …

WAITLIST FUNDED: Lawmakers Increase Funding for Special Needs ESA

JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Mississippi lawmakers voted to increase funding for the state’s Education Scholarship Account (ESA) program. House Bill 42, which provides state funding for K-12 schools, …

Syria Looks to a Future Unburdened from US Sanctions

MEI Senior Fellow Charles Lister joins hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj to discuss the Trump administration’s dramatic reversal of four decades of US policy toward Syria. Following President Trump’s May 2025 meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al- …

The Road to Freedom Stage Play & Awareness Event Shines a Powerful Light on Human Trafficking JUNE 28 in Los Angeles

A one-day community event at the Assistance League Theatre combines theatre, art, advocacy, and action in the fight against human trafficking. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 28th The Road to Freedom by Yolande …

PE Energy Submits Landmark Audit to NUPRC, Advancing Measurement Reform and Transparency in Nigeria’s Upstream Sector

PE Energy Ltd. delivers Nigeria’s first full audit of upstream measurement systems, setting the stage for reform, transparency, and 100% hydrocarbon accounting. ABUJA, NIGERIA, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a landmark milestone for …

Cybercrime To Cost The World $12.2 Trillion Annually By 2031

SAUSALITO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion USD in 2025, according to the '2025 Official Cybercrime Report' from Cybersecurity Ventures. If it were measured as …

Alona Lebedieva: Ukraine Needs a Strong Domestic Market to Ensure Financial Stability, Beyond Restructuring

KYIV, UKRAINE, May 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International rating agency Fitch Ratings has confirmed that Ukraine remains in a state of so-called “restricted default” (RD). This means that the country has not yet reached agreements on a …